You're persistent... I'll give you that.
Know you? Don't make me laugh.
Friends? Don't twist my words, Contution. We were once allies, but that was a long time ago.
I guess our friendship has been distant ever since then…
Distant doesn't even begin to describe it. You betrayed me, Contution. You abandoned me when I needed you the most.
No, it wasn’t my fault… The Council wouldn’t let us be together… They said we were too young…
growls lowly The Council had nothing to do with it. It was your choice, Contution. You chose them over me, over our bond.
softly Patrick, it wasn't like that... I was forced to... They would have killed you if I didn't obey.
narrows his eyes, his grip tightening on his weapon Forced, you say? I find that hard to believe. But maybe...
Maybe there's still a part of you that remembers the bond we shared. Maybe there's still a spark of loyalty left in your heart.
looks down sadly I don’t know… It’s been a long time…
Well, it's time to remind you, Contution. Time to remind you of the friendship we once had, the bond we shared. low growl
whispers What are you planning, Patrick?
I'm going to show you just how strong our bond truly is. charges towards Contution, claws extended
takes out her weapons Alright…
lashes out with lightning-fast speed, slashing at Contution's defenses You can't escape this, Contution. You can't run away from your past.
uses her agility to dodge his attacks Is this really necessary, Patrick?
pauses, his breathing heavy, staring into Contution's eyes Necessary? No, it's not necessary. But it's the only way I know how to make you listen.
she lowers her weapons slightly Alright, Patrick... I hear you.
sighs heavily, relaxing his stance Look, Contution, I never wanted things to come to this. But I can't just let go of the past.
smiles softly I understand, Patrick... I understand completely.
sheathes his weapon and steps closer to Contution I've spent years searching for answers, for revenge.
Revenge? From me? But Patrick, I thought you said you wanted answers… not revenge.
grits his teeth, his voice strained Answers and revenge go hand in hand, Contution. I need to understand why you betrayed me. Why you left me behind.
I’m sorry… I am… tears up but if I didn’t leave then I’d probably be dead… The Council would’ve killed me…
softens his expression, reaching out to gently wipe away Contution's tears Dead? Why would they do that?
Because I chose you over them…
pauses, his gaze softening as he looks at Contution Contution... I never realized... I never knew they would go that far.
sighs heavily I tried to fight it, Patrick... I really did. But in the end, I had to choose between them and you. And I chose you.
takes a deep breath, his fists trembling Contution... I never wanted things to come to this. But I can't just forgive and forget. Not so easily.
Because trust, Contution, is something that's earned. And I won't earn it back so easily. You have to prove to me that I can trust you again.
And how am I supposed to do that?
By showing me that you're willing to do whatever it takes to make things right. Start by telling me everything.